Certified Internal Auditor

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is an internationally recognized credential for internal auditors. It is offered by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Focus

The Certified Internal Auditor certification focuses on Internal Auditing

Exam Duration

The Certified Internal Auditor exam duration is 4 hours

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 190 multiple-choice questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $570.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• None

Exam Format

The Certified Internal Auditor exam is a Online Proctored and In-Person

Passing Conditions

To pass Certified Internal Auditor exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score is 240 out of 500

Who Should Take

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is ideal for individuals in internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance, finance, and accounting.

• Internal Auditor
• Risk Manager
• Compliance Officer
• Governance Specialist
• Finance Manager
• Accountant

Prerequisites

None

Or can substitute with certifications:

• Bachelor"s degree or higher in any field
• Active CIA candidate or holder of another IIA certification
• 2-year associate degree and 2 years of relevant work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of relevant work experience

Certification Process

• Step 1: Meet the Eligibility Requirements
• Step 2: Preparatory Study
• Step 3: Scheduling and Taking the Examination
• Step 4: Earn 120 Professional Development (PD) credits within 3 years
• Step 5: Apply for Certification Renewal

Domains with Weights

• Risk Management and Control (20%): Internal auditors will be able to mitigate risks and implement effective internal controls to ensure efficient operations.
• Auditing Procedure and Requirements (20%): Internal auditors will understand the methodologies and frameworks to conduct an effective audit to provide assurance and advisory services.
• Governance and Industry Requirements (20%): Internal auditors will be able to assess organizational governance and understand the regulations and industry standards that apply to their organization.
• Information Systems (IS) Auditing and Consulting (15%): Internal auditors will understand the procedures for evaluating IT controls and procedures for operating and managing IS processes.
• Business Analysis (BA) (15%): Internal auditors will be able to apply analytical techniques to make recommendations to stakeholders to help improve business operations.
• Compliance (CO) (10%): Internal auditors will understand and apply knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards that apply to their organization.